Public Sector Management & Public Financial Management
Abt teams with governments around the world to develop sustainable service delivery through better management of the public sector and public finance. Our systems- and evidence-based approaches—refined in partnership with government, service providers, and communities—facilitate mutual goals in public management. By fostering trade and investment-friendly environments, we help set the stage for sustainable economic growth. We increase transparency and accountability in public institutions by facilitating e-governance and digital platforms. Throughout, we promote equity through inclusive stakeholder engagement and targeted training around gender equality, disability equity, and social inclusion.
Expertise
- Direct Facility Financing
- Accounting and Reporting Systems
- Budget Execution
- Financial Management Training
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Digital Platforms
Clients Include
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO)
Our Work
Introduction of Direct Facility Financing in Tanzania and an updated web-based accounting and reporting system program for all public health centers
Support for the Papua New Guinea-Australia Governance Partnership, whose focus includes decentralisation, citizen participation, and gender equity
Training to bolster the financial management capacity of Senegal’s government agencies and adoption of a monitoring and evaluation system
The Health Budget Execution Learning Exchange for ministries of health and a synthesis of best practices for increasing resources for health services
Strengthened local governance systems in Northern Ghana to ensure services respond to citizens’ needs, including food security
Training package to address gaps in Fiji’s Ministry of Health staff’s knowledge and skills around gender and social inclusion
Our Experts
Insights
Spotlight On: Advancing Fiscal Transparency & Improving Service Delivery Through PFM Support
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Building Resilience and Growth in Eastern Europe
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An Interview with Alzira Freitas dos Reis
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Abt Global in Ethiopia
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Transform: Primary Health Care Project
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Health Sector Finance Reform in Ethiopia